Introduction to Piano and Music: Music Moves Book B, Part 1/2
Heather Kirkconnell
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In 10 weeks, beginning keyboard students will learn progressively longer music patterns and songs. This is part one of two semester sessions in this book, challenging and engaging young pianists
Class experience
Structured similarly to Ready for Piano: Young Beginners, this is a great next step for students in-between the material used in Ready for Piano but not quite ready for Book 1 and using all five fingers in. This is the next step after Introduction to Piano and Music, Music Moves for Piano Book A. Students who have been in Ready for Piano or another complete beginner piano class may do well starting directly in this class. If you have any questions about your learner's experience and...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Getting StartedWe learn the first two songs in the book, 'Chocolate Chip Cookies' and 'The Big Black Bear.'Week 2Lesson 2Music Patterns in ThreeWe continue working on 'The Big Black Bear' and learn 'Creepy Crawly'.Week 3Lesson 3More Patterns in ThreeWe learn the white keys C-E-G. Song: 'The Flower Garden'.Week 4Lesson 4Review C-GSongs to learn: 'Waddling Ducks' and 'The Parachute. The Diver.'Week 5Lesson 5Getting Comfortable around the KeyboardSongs to learn: 'Pepperoni Macaroni' and 'Sinking'Week 6Lesson 6Getting More Comfortable with Finding White KeysSong to learn: 'Valentine Box'Week 7Lesson 7Playing with Fingers 2 and 3Songs to learn: 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' and 'Dance of the Penguins'Week 8Lesson 8Introduction to 'The Jazzy Crocodile'We'll start our longer song for this class, 'The Jazzy Crocodile'Week 9Lesson 9Practicing Longer SongsContinue practicing 'The Jazzy Crocodile' and add 'The Ghost'Week 10Lesson 10CelebrationWe'll share songs we've learned, play games, and finish up this half of the book
Internalized rhythmic understanding of music patterns in two and three Sing simple songs, preparing students to use the moveable do and la-based solfege system Comfort and enjoyment in creating one's own musical ideas at the piano or keyboard Ease in finding groups of 2 and 3 black keys, and finding white keys in relation to those groups of black keys Comfortable, age-appropriate piano and keyboard technique Learn fun and engaging songs appropriate to young musicians.
Homework Offered
Students should expect to practice 5-10 minutes a day, 4-6 days a week0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollmentMusic Moves for Piano, by Marilyn Lowe, Book B A keyboard and a small area to move around in are required for this ongoing class. The keyboard should have at least 5 octaves, or 60 keys, and have touch sensitive or weighted keys. Students should also have an adjustable bench so they can sit at the correct height at the keyboard.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Young learners may need some guidance and help finding the keys and operating Zoom settings such as mute/unmute. Students should have Zoom configured so that they can "Use Original Sound"--otherwise your learner's playing will be filtered out as background noise by Zoom! Every class, we will begin with light stretching and movement to warm-up our bodies to play piano and our minds to play music! Please help your learner remember to practice--see me for support if this becomes difficult or your learner needs more guidance.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(256)
Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France 15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the...
Group Class
$150
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 53 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-5 learners per class
